Another cruel execution in #Singapore today, for drug trafficking-which does not meet threshold of "most serious crimes" under int'l law+standards. Singapore was 1 of 5 countries where Amnesty International confirmed drug executions in 2023. #Deathpenalty must end cnb.gov.sg/NewsAndEvents/…

DEADLINE EXTENDED to 28 October! Funding for work on death penalty abolition, including research on drug law enforcement funding in retentionist countries. More info here 👇 worldcoalition.org/emploi/open-ca…

Yesterday, #SaudiArabia killed 4 Yemenis on ONE charge "Smuggling Cannabis." It is not one of the most serious charges in international law. This year is recording historical execution rates. #StopTheSlaughter #KSAHistoricalExecutions

Harm reduction should be integrated into universal health coverage plans: UN expert on health Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng urged States to divest from punitive approaches, move away from criminalisation and employ regulatory tools to improve health outcomes. ohchr.org/en/press-relea… #UNGA79

The UN experts on racial justice in law enforcement have denounced grave violations by drug law enforcement in Italy. Authorities are being urged to reform their drug policies, including by decriminalising possession and small-scale selling of drugs. fuoriluogo.it/copertina-en/r…

We have a new Executive Director! Harm Reduction International's Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of shaun shelly as its new Executive Director. hri.global/news/harm-redu…

Join the official launch of our 2024 thematic report, “Beyond Punishment: From Criminal Justice Responses to Drug Policy Reform” - hosted in English with translated captions in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. 📅 5 Dec. 🕒 3 PM CET 🔗 ow.ly/jAGx50UeLi6

By executing at least 310 people in two months, the Islamic Republic has begun the most extensive wave of executions in Iranian prisons in the last two decades. Those executed are predominantly from the marginalised segments of society and deprived of minimum fair trial rights.

The ‘War on Drugs’ destroyed lives and damaged communities. Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to reduce drug use and deter drug-related crimes. We need new approaches prioritising health, dignity and inclusion, guided by the Int.Guidelines onHuman Rights & Drug Policy.

New figures by ESOHR reveal dramatic jump in executions in #SaudiArabia, a third of which for drug offences - in a "purge of prisoners on these charges". Just few years ago Bin Salman had promised repeal of the #deathpenalty for drug crimes. UN Office on Drugs & Crime UN Human Rights

Resuming executions for 2025, the government of #Singapore intends to hang Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin tomorrow. Please read and share this article by Kirsten Han outlining the important contribution Syed has made to the anti-death penalty movement. wethecitizens.net/2025s-first-ex…

An all-women panel on moving beyond criminalisation of drug use and providing access to evidence-based treatment methods #DecrimSA #DecrimSL2025 Ambika Satkunanathan Giada Girelli Nai Zindagi Trust

We'll be releasing our latest data on the #deathpenalty for drug offences next week. Join us in-person in Vienna or online at tinyurl.com/HRICND

Unmissable side event on step-by-step approach to end #deathpenalty for drug offences this Thurs at UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Drug executions violate int'l law and standards. We look forward to #CND68 to share experiences on integrating #humanrights in state responses 👇

NEW: 615 people executed worldwide in 2024—a staggering 32% increase from the previous year and a 1950% rise since 2020. Vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by the death penalty in at least 34 countries. Learn more: shorturl.at/bf6Td

We are seeking two new trustees with strong commitment to HRI’s vision and mission to join our board of trustees. hri.global/vacancies/trus…

⚠️ #HIV services interrupted 📉 Civil society capacity shrinking 🌍 Progress toward #EndAIDS at risk 🧵Here’s how US funding cuts are hitting #HIV response in #AsiaPacific — country by country. 👇 📣 We’ve come too far to fall back now. #EndAIDSby2030 is possible — but only